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Argentina’s run to the 2026 World Cup final continues to divide opinion, and now the backlash has reached unprecedented levels.Despite Argentina’s insistence that they were hard done by in the final, a massive online campaign has emerged calling for the Albiceleste to be permanently removed from future World Cups. The petition, titled “Leave, Argentina”, has attracted more than 23 million signatures from supporters demanding FIFA impose a lifetime ban on the South American nation.A petition to kick Argentina from the #FIFAWorldCup gathered over 23 million signatures from across 170 countries… almost breaking a Guinness World Record for the most signatories to a petition (24,319,181) 😅The petition was closed with a thank-you note after Spain… pic.twitter.com/mO9QNxabl2— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 21, 2026 According to Euro News, the petition reached 23,316,108 signatures. Its creators accuse FIFA and match officials of consistently favouring Argentina and Lionel Messi throughout the tourn..

New Shabana striker Luis Ingavi says winning trophies, rather than simply collecting victories, is the ambition driving him after completing his move to the FKF Premier League side.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kenya Under 20 forward has set his sights on helping the Glamour Boys challenge for silverware, while also reaching double figures in goals during the 2026/27 season.”I want to help the club win trophies, because that is what every player dreams about. Winning individual matches is important, but what people remember at the end of the season are the titles you have won. I want to be part of a team that creates history and gives these fans something to celebrate,” Ingavi said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858078##The striker, who joins Shabana after spells with Saginaw Valley State University and Monteverde University in the United States, also outlined his personal targets for his first season in Kenyan top-flight football.”As a striker, you always want to score goals ..

Jurgen Klopp is set to be officially unveiled as Germany’s new head coach on Friday, taking over from Julian Nagelsmann after the German Football Association confirmed a press conference for 12 a.m.Klopp will be joined at the presentation by DFB president Bernd Neuendorf, sporting director Rudi Voler and press officer Franziska Wulle as he begins a new chapter with the national team.🚨💣 JÜRGEN KLOPP IS BACK! Revealed on Sunday, now official: Klopp will be unveiled as Germany’s new head coach tomorrow. LIVE on Sky Sport News: He will be presented at 11:00 CEST on Friday. Before that, he will sign his contract until 2030.It also confirms what we’ve been… pic.twitter.com/6GeKnvyil1— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 23, 2026 The former Liverpool boss will arrive with several familiar faces on his coaching staff. Long-time assistant Peter “Piet” Krawietz will once again work alongside Klopp, while ex-Liverpool coach Pepijn Lijnders has also been appointed.Completing the coaching group ..

Mikel Arteta finally achieved his goal last season and won the Premier League with Arsenal after six seasons at the club. And unlike some other recent champions like Manchester City and Liverpool, the Spaniard’s main weapon was a rock-solid defence.With arguably the best centre-back duo in the world, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, full-backs Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber, and help from the bench from Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ben White, Arteta built a fortress in front of David Raya’s goal.Arsenal eye ex-Man City defender as Saliba injury fears growStill, the impact of the fantastic goalkeeper cannot be overlooked, as he won the Premier League Golden Glove award for the third consecutive time last season.Therefore, everyone is aware that Arteta places great emphasis on defence, and perhaps that could explain his recently discovered yet rather obvious obsession with custodians.Since taking charge of Arsenal in December 2019 – excluding hi..

South Africa Women’s U17 head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo has revealed why South Africa has a stable supply of U17 players, a lesson Kenya can learn from.The Bantwana faced Junior Starlets in the third and final qualifier of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup with Kenya securing a 5-1 aggregate win.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDespite the setback, South Africa has been consistent with their U17 already qualified twice to the World Cup and always reaching the advanced stages of the qualifiers.Speaking before their match against Junior Starlets, Khumalo explained why South Africa always have a strong team in all the editions.“We are lucky that we have the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) girls Academy, a FIFA program where we take some of the girls and nature them, we have a Talent Development System (TDS) program funded by FIFA as well as many school programs.We have so many development programs where we get a constant supply of talents,” she said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858114##So..

Harambee Stars defenders Manzur Okwaro and Amos Wanjala featured for their respective European clubs on Wednesday, July 22, as they continued their pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign.Okwaro played just over 45 minutes for French side Stade de Reims in a 1-1 friendly draw against fellow Ligue 2 club Amiens SC at Stade de la Licorne.##NAJAVA_MECA_6501##Coach Nicolas Usaï named a strong starting XI, but Amiens took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Albin Doucet after the two sides had looked destined to go into the break level.Seeking to give every player valuable minutes, Usaï made 11 changes at half-time, with Okwaro among those introduced in defence.Hundreds of millions await Harambee Starlets at WAFCON after CAF prize boostReims fought back in the closing stages, with Arone Gadou scoring a 90th-minute equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw.Okwaro will be hoping to earn more playing time and impress Usaï as he pushes for a regular place in the senior team. Harambee St..

Arsenal could be forced into a major defensive signing after confirming that William Saliba will spend an extended period on the sidelines with a back injury.The Premier League champions have already stepped up their search for reinforcements, with former Manchester City defender John Stones emerging as one of the club’s leading targets to fill the void left by the France international, The Athletic reports on Wednesday.Saliba suffered the injury during France’s 2-0 FIFA World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, pulling up after just 30 minutes before signalling to the bench that he could not continue.Arsenal fear five-month lay-off after Saliba suffers serious back injuryFollowing further examinations in London, Arsenal confirmed that surgery will not be required, but the 25-year-old faces a lengthy rehabilitation programme.”William Saliba has returned to us from World Cup duty. Subsequent specialist reviews… have confirmed that he has suffered a back injury which will require a period ..

BETTING GUIDE: Hammarby IF vs AnderlechtThe UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds get underway with an exciting clash as Swedish side Hammarby IF host Belgian giants Anderlecht in the first leg of the second qualifying round.Hammarby head into the tie full of confidence after an impressive run of domestic victories, while Anderlecht begin their competitive European campaign looking to make a strong statement despite only playing pre-season friendlies so far.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThis encounter promises to be an entertaining battle between two attack-minded teams. Hammarby have been scoring freely since the Swedish league resumed, while Anderlecht have also shown plenty of attacking intent during pre-season. With a place in the third qualifying round on the line, both sides will be eager to take an advantage into the return leg.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858188##Kick-off: 9:00 PM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: 3Arena, Stockholm, SwedenGroup: UEFA Europa League – Second Qualifying..

Jamie Vardy could be set for a new adventure in Spain, with reports claiming the veteran striker has made Sevilla his preferred destination.The 39-year-old is currently a free agent after ending his spell with Cremonese, making him an attractive option for clubs looking to strengthen without paying a transfer fee. According to Fichajes, Sevilla are exploring the possibility of bringing the former Leicester City icon to Andalusia, while Vardy is said to be willing to lower his wage demands to help make the move happen.🚨#SevillaFC 39‑year‑old striker Jamie Vardy is open to a move to Sevilla.The free agent is attracting interest from Sheffield Wednesday and former club Leicester City, among others. pic.twitter.com/YBnMT1IVSD— Mission (@Missionqa) July 21, 2026 Talks are reportedly centered around a two-year contract worth approximately €1.5 million per season. For Sevilla, such a deal would represent a low-risk opportunity to add proven experience to their attack while staying within thei..

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season after completing the signing of experienced centre-back Maurice Ojwang.The former Gor Mahia and Western Stima defender, who recently returned to Kenya following a stint with Tanzanian side Tanzania Prisons, trained with the Homeboyz first team for the first time on Monday as preparations for the new campaign gathered momentum.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857684##Ojwang arrives with a wealth of experience from both the Kenyan and Tanzanian top flights and is expected to provide stability and leadership at the heart of Homeboyz’s defence as the club targets another competitive season under head coach Edward Manoah.Club chairman Cleophas Shimanyula believes the defender’s arrival is a major boost for the Kakamega-based side, insisting his experience will prove invaluable both on and off the pitch.Harambee Stars coach backed for Bafana Bafana job ahead of Pitso Mosimane”We are very pleased to welcome Ma..